Check Out This Year's 3D CinemaCon Posters!!

Well it's a shame I won't be able to attend CinemaCon this year (first time that's happened in a LONG time - it used to be called ShoWest) and quick frankly it's my favorite convention. It's kind of like a Comic Con for theater owners and it's not open to the public. The previews are amazing (as the owners need to see what's coming down the pipe) and this year is no exception - Warner Bros is showing about 10 minutes of THE HOBBIT in 3D and at 48 frames per second!

So yeah, you can see why I'm disappointed.

Here are some poster shots that I would have normally taken myself if I was there but this time they are courtesy of Steve over at Collider. Have a look!

I'm really amped about 47 RONIN. It's a top flight team making this thing so definitely looking for more info when it becomes available.

Further, the team at 3ality Technica are looking after the 3D for PROMETHEUS, THE HOBBIT, STEP UP REVOLUTION and THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN so look for some very cool visuals in these top native 3D productions this year!

I will be keeping you up to speed with all the 3D happenings at CinemaCon 2012 - stay tuned for more!

The 3D EXPERIENCE Announces Executive Forum Lineup!

Some industry heavy hitters have been announced for this month's must see S3D festival: THE 3D EXPERIENCE. The festival runs from September 24-26 in Times Square, NYC and has some truly exciting consumer focused venues - free of charge! Further, there are exceptional industry events as well, one of which is the Executive Forum.

Here is the recent press release covering the announcement:

HP CTO Phil McKinney to deliver all-industry address; IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond and NASDAQ SVP Robert H. McCooey to headline North America's first-ever consumer-facing 3D entertainment festival

The 3D Experience, New York's first Annual 3D Entertainment and Technology Festival, today announced the presenters lineup for the Executive Forum. To kick off the three day event, key industry leaders and professionals will converge at the AMC Empire 25 Theaters in Times Square on Sept. 24 for a day packed with informative keynotes, presentations and panels encompassing the full spectrum of the 3D industry.

"The Executive Forum brings together industry pioneers and newcomers to take the pulse of the rising 3D industry and learn to navigate the ever-changing entertainment and technology landscape," said Nino Balistreri, managing director for The 3D Experience. "3D has altered the way consumers experience digital content and will continue to push the limits of creativity. The 3D Experience will be an incubator for enduring partnerships and new revenue opportunities."

The inaugural Executive Forum features a dynamic lineup including an all-industry address by Phil McKinney, vice president and chief technology officer, HP, followed by presentations from Ken Venturi, chief creative officer & EVP, National CineMedia, Robert H. McCooey, Jr., senior vice president of new listings and capital markets, NASDAQ OMX, Richard Gelfond, CEO, IMAX, Jim Chabin, president, International 3D Society, and David Beal, president, National Geographic Entertainment. These key industry veterans will cover the emergence of 3D in recent years, its financial impact, how to take advantage of its robust growth and thrive in this exciting, uncharted territory.

3D technology experts and industry creatives from Samsung, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, RealD, 3ality, 3D Eye Solutions, Legend 3D, Motorola, Technicolor and more will delve into a broad range of topics including home entertainment, broadcast, video games, sports, post-production conversion of 2D to 3D, 3D's future in advertising and filmmaking. Of note, Adweek's award-winning advertising critic, Barbara Lippert, will moderate "Getting Ahead of 3D for Advertising Professionals," a panel geared toward marketing and advertising executives who are experimenting with 3D technology. In addition, IMS Research's Anna Hunt, principal analyst, will present on "The Elusive Consumer and Expectations for 3D in the Home."

The 3D Experience Executive Forum attendees will be offered unparalleled networking opportunities through the NASDAQ Opening Night VIP Reception presented by LG, VIP film screenings, dinner reception and the highly-anticipated 3D TV Test Drive. For the latest more information on the speaker lineup and panels, please visit: Speakers.

The Executive Forum is targeted at industry professionals, but The 3D Experience will engage entertainment enthusiasts and general consumers alike by simultaneously presenting the 3D Consumer Showroom at the Discovery Times Square Exposition from Friday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept 26. Hosted by Best Buy, the Consumer Showroom will be free and allow visitors to interact with a myriad of 3D products from 3D TVs, gaming systems, home theatre accessories and more. Showroom hours are Friday, September 24, noon-8pm; Saturday, September 25, 10am to 8pm; and Sunday, September 26, 10am to 6pm. To enrich the festival weekend, AMC Theatres Empire 25 will feature screenings of classic and recent 3D blockbusters. For an up to date schedule of screenings, please visit: www.the3dexperience.org.

About The 3D Experience
The 3D Experience is committed to creating large-scale interactive programs that bring together leading minds, leading products and leading experiences. Event Partners for The 3D Experience include NASDAQ OMX, Best Buy, National CineMedia, IMAX, AMC and Discovery TSX. Sponsors include LG Electronics USA, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., 3ality Digital, Panasonic, NVIDIA, AT&T, Northern Lights Entertainment, 3D Eye Solutions, BodySound Technologies, Texas Instruments, RealD, 3DMedia, Jump 3D, Hello Charlie and Passmore Lab. Supporters include National Geographic Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Red Bull Records, IMS Research and International 3D Society. The 3D Experience is produced by e5 Global Media, a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas. For more information and to register for The 3D Experience visit www.the3DExperience.org. Connect with The 3D Experience on Facebook at www.facebook.com/3dexperience and Twitter at twitter.com/the3dexperience.

MarketSaw is a Media Sponsor of The 3D Experience. Jim Dorey will be moderating the festival's Filmmaker Panel.

Must See: Alexandre Aja's Full Length Trailer For PIRANHA 3D!!

Jim here. Got the new full length trailer for Alexandre Aja's PIRANHA 3D for you! And you know what? It looks pretty decent!

I dismissed the early glimpse we saw of the movie that was converted to 3D because quite frankly, it sucked. A horrible conversion.

But now seeing the first serious trailer in 2D at least, it looks awesome! Don't get me wrong, I love Aja's body of work; it is the conversion that I am worried about. I have heard some things about PIRANHA 3D that makes me worry a bit (like it is campy), but I reserve to make my own judgment when I see it. THE HILLS HAVE EYES and MIRRORS I thought were well done. Aja has a great future ahead of him.

One of the best things about PIRANHA 3D is seeing some older actors re-emerge again! Richard freakin' Dreyfus! Christopher Lloyd!! Love it. Think the conversion can do it justice? I hope they have time to readjust their process in light of viewer comments about the first glimpse. What do you think of the trailer?

List of 2010 3D-related Expos, Shows, Conventions & Conferences!

Michael here. With 2009 drawing to a close, I've put together a list of the 3D-related expos, shows, conferences, and conventions that will be coming up in 2010. I will be updating this list as more 3-D shows are announced. Some of these shows are strictly dedicated to 3-D, while others are more broad.

If you want to be on the cutting edge of stereoscopic 3-D entertainment, technology, business, and trends, clear your calendars for these events as 2010 is set to see 3D explode!

If you know of an upcoming 3-D event not on this list, please comment below.


International CES
When: January 7-10, 2010
Where: Las Vegas, NV
site: http://www.cesweb.org/


Stereoscopic Displays & Applications Conference
When: January 18-20, 2010
Where: San Jose, CA
site: http://www.stereoscopic.org/


Entertainment Technology Exposition
When: February 18, 2010
Where: Universal City, CA
site: http://www.creatasphere.com/february/index.html


Game Developers Conference
When: March 9-13, 2010
Where: San Francisco, CA
site: http://www.gdconf.com


ShoWest
When: March 15-18, 2010
Where: Las Vegas, NV
site: http://www.showest.com/


NAB Show
When: April 10-15, 2010
Where: Las Vegas, NV
site: http://www.nabshow.com/


SID Display Week
When: May 23-28, 2010
Where: Seattle, WA
site: http://www.sid.org/conf/sid2010/sid2010.html


The 3-D Experience
When: June 2010
Where: New York, NY
site: http://www.the3dexperience.org/


Dimension3 Expo
When: June 1-3, 2010
Where: Seine-Saint-Denis, France
site: http://www.dimension3-expo.com/


E3 Expo
When: June 15-17, 2010
Where: Los Angeles, CA
site: http://www.e3expo.com/


Entertainment Technology Exposition
When: September 22-23, 2010
Where: New York, NY
site: http://www.creatasphere.com/september/index.html


Cinema Expo International
When: June 21-24, 2010
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
site: http://www.showest.com/filmexpo/cinemaexpo/index.jsp


San Diego Comic-Con
When: July 21-25, 2010
Where: San Diego, CA
site: http://comic-con.org/


Siggraph
When: July 25-29, 2010
Where: Los Angeles, CA
site: http://www.siggraph.org/s2010/


IBC
When: September 9-14, 2010
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
site: http://www.ibc.org/


Entertainment Technology Exposition
When: November 3-4, 2010
Where: Burbank, CA
site: http://www.creatasphere.com/november/index.html


ShowEast
When: October 11-14, 2010
Where: Orlando, FL
site: http://www.showest.com/filmexpo/showeast/index.jsp


SMPTE Tech Conference & Expo
When: October 26-28, 2010
Where: Hollywood, CA
site: http://www.smpte.org/


Siggraph Asia
When: not yet scheduled
Where: tba
site: http://www.siggraph.org/


3D Film Festival
When: various dates (2010)
Where: various locations
site: http://www.3dff.org/


3D Entertainment Summit
When: not yet scheduled
Where: tba
site: http://www.3d-summit.com/